The client at 39 weeks' gestation calls the clinic and reports increased bladder pressure but easier breathing and irregular, mild contractions. She also states that she just cleaned the entire house. Which statement should the nurse make?

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The client's symptoms suggest she is experiencing "nesting" behavior (a burst of energy and an urge to clean or organize the home before labor begins), lightening (the baby dropping lower into the pelvis, relieving pressure on the diaphragm but increasing pressure on the bladder), and the start of irregular contractions. These are signs that labor may be starting soon.

The Client at 39 Weeks' Gestation Calls the Clinic and Reports